❓ Question regarding the timeline, accessibility, and Disability Discrimination Act compliance of the METRONET Claremont Station Project, specifically concerning the proposed overpass and upgrades. The answer details the reasons for changes to the initial plan due to stakeholder concerns and confirms DDA compliance.
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I refer to the METRONET Claremont Station Project, and I ask: (a) What is the project timeline for the proposed overpass; (b) Are there any plans for lifts; (c) If yes to (b): (i) When is construction expected commence; and (ii) When are they expected to open; (d) Is the station compliant with Disability and Discrimination Act requirements; (e) If no to (d), why not; (f) What accessibility upgrades to Claremont Station has METRONET delivered to date; (g) Are there any further accessibility upgrades in progress; (h) If yes to (g): (i) What are they; and (ii) When are they expected to be completed; (i) Are there any further accessibility upgrades planned; and (j) If yes to (i): (i) What are they; (ii) When are they expected to commence; and (iii) When are they expected to be completed?
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Answered
12 August 2025
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
8 days
(a)-(j) The initial proposal for upgrades to Claremont Station being completed as part of the Airport Line project included a fully-accessible new overpass with lifts and stairs.
However, it became clear during consultation that the Town of Claremont as a key stakeholder were opposed to this proposal, citing various concerns which were primarily the disruption of existing connections and impacts to the heritage status of the status. In addition, concerns were raised by the State Design Review Panel and that included representation from the State Heritage Office.
To compensate for the removal of the pedestrian crossing to the west of the station, an underpass was built following consultation with representatives from the local community through the Community Advisory Group that included a range of community members as well as the Town of Claremont.
The station was upgraded to be compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 in 2021 . The development and installation of an overpass will be a longer-term consideration for the station.
However, it became clear during consultation that the Town of Claremont as a key stakeholder were opposed to this proposal, citing various concerns which were primarily the disruption of existing connections and impacts to the heritage status of the status. In addition, concerns were raised by the State Design Review Panel and that included representation from the State Heritage Office.
To compensate for the removal of the pedestrian crossing to the west of the station, an underpass was built following consultation with representatives from the local community through the Community Advisory Group that included a range of community members as well as the Town of Claremont.
The station was upgraded to be compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 in 2021 . The development and installation of an overpass will be a longer-term consideration for the station.
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